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Radiation and Imaging Technology

These classes are part of the Bachelor of Applied Science degree (BAS) in radiation and imaging sciences which is a career oriented bachelor degree completion program for those with national certification in radiologic technology, diagnostic ultrasound, radiation therapy, or nuclear medicine.

Presents normal human anatomy in various planes using Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance (MR), interventional, and cardiac catheter images. Either RAIT 301 or IMAGE 250 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: BIOL&241 and BIOL&242 and permission of instructor, or enrollment in the program.

Presents pathologies of the abdomen, chest, and neck with physiological implications pertinent to Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance, interventional, and Cardiac Catheter imaging modalities. Either RAIT 302 or IMAGE 265 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: BIOL&241 and BIOL&242 and permission of instructor, or enrollment in the program.

Presents neurological based pathologies and the related diagnostic/interventional procedures applied in evaluation and treatment. Either RAIT 303 or IMAGE 266 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: BIOL&241 and BIOL&242 and permission of instructor, or enrollment in the program.

Designed to provide didactic preparation for advanced level certification exam in Computed Tomography scanning. Includes information pertaining to the equipment used, clinical application, specific technique applications, patient care and quality control. Either RAIT 310 or IMAGE 280 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisites: RAIT 301 Sectional Anatomy, or permission of instructor.

Provides the opportunity to develop required competencies for advance certification in Computed Tomography technology. Includes 40 hours per week for 11 weeks in a CT department. Either RAIT 311 or IMAGE 270 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisites: RAIT 310 within the past 36 months with a grade of 2.7 (B-) or better and permission of instructor.

Emphasis is on the cellular, genetic, biochemical and environmental aspects of the disease including discussion of the multiple disease nature of cancer, its diagnosis and treatment. Same as BIOL 312. Either BIOL 312 or RAIT 312 may be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BAS in Radiation and Imaging Sciences or permission of instructor. Recommended: BIOL& 160 or BIOL& 211.

Presents the physics of magnetization, image production, image weighting, pulse responses, scanning procedures, magnet safety, and the role of the technologist. Either RAIT 315 or IMAGE 281 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: RAIT 301, or permission of instructor.

Provides the opportunity to develop required competencies for advance certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Includes 40 hours per week for 11 weeks in an MRI department. Either RAIT 316 or IMAGE 271 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: RAIT 315 within the past 36 months with a grade of 2.7 (B-) or better and Procedures, and permission of instructor.

Provides a survey of special diagnostic and interventional procedures. The technologist role and responsibilities in these procedures is discussed relative to equipment and supplies used, drugs administered, and assessing and monitoring of the patient. Either RAIT 320 or IMAGE 283 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisites: RAIT 301 Sectional Anatomy, or permission of instructor.

Provides the opportunity to develop required competencies for advanced certification in Interventional Vascular Technology. The course includes 40 hours per week for 11 weeks in and IR department. Either RAIT 321 or IMAGE 272 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: RAIT 320 within the past 36 months with a grade of 2.7 (B-) or better and permission of instructor.

Preparation for certification by the ARRT in mammography. In addition to didactic education, the course includes laboratory sessions in a Mammography department. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

Covers acoustical physics, including the concepts and principles of sound transmission and the utilization of high frequency sound to produce images for diagnostic purposes. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of the instructor.

Reviews anatomy and physiology of the breast. Includes orientation to sectional imaging of the breast, correlation with mammographic images, and characterization of normal and abnormal findings from a sonographic viewpoint. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

Introduces the ultrasound system. Includes detailed descriptions of essential parts of the ultrasound system using a variety of ultrasound machines, classroom demonstrations of system operations and technique, and practical application to breast anatomy and pathology. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

Students are assigned to a mammography department for 132 hours to satisfy clinical competency requirements of the ARRT for eligibility to sit for the ARRT advanced level exam in mammography. Prerequisites: RAIT 325 Mammography and permission of instructor.

Designed for ARDMS certified sonographers who want to gain didactic preparation level certification in breast ultrasound. Content covers all areas included in the breast specialty exam offered by the ARDMS. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

Provides the opportunity for ARDMS certified sonographers to develop competencies in breast ultrasound, including the required numbers and variety of exams for advanced level certification. Content covers all areas included in the breast specialty exam offered by the ARDMS. Course includes 40 hours per week for 11 weeks in the clinical setting. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

Designed to provide didactic preparation for ARDMS certified sonographers for advanced level certification in fetal echocardiography. Content covers all areas included in the specialty exam offered by the ARMDS. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

Provides the opportunity for ARDMS certified sonographers to develop competencies in fetal echocardiography, including the required numbers and variety of exams for advanced level certification. Content covers all areas included in the specialty exam offered by the ARDMS. The course includes 40 hours per week for 11 weeks in the clinical setting. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

Designed to provide didactic preparation for ARDMS certified sonographer for advanced level certification in vascular technology. Content covers all areas included in the specialty exam offered by the ARDMS. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

Provides the opportunity for ARDMS certified sonographers to develop competencies in vascular sonography, including the required numbers and variety of exams for advanced level certification. Content covers all areas included in the specialty exam offered by the ARDMS. The course includes 40 hours per week for 11 weeks in the clinical setting. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

Covers all aspects of nuclear cardiology, including anatomy, physiology, pathology, electrocardiography, acquisition and processing of nuclear cardiology studies, stress testing (both exercise and pharmacologic), emergency care in the nuclear cardiology department, and correlative imaging. The course is designed to prepare students for the Nuclear Cardiology (NCT) examination. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program.

Covers the basic principles and practices of nuclear medicine, with emphasis on concepts of physiologic imaging, radioactivity, radiation detection, and radiation safety. Designed for individuals with prior certification in radiography or radiation therapy who wish to become certified in positron emission tomography (PET). Should be taken before beginning clinical experience in PET. Prerequisite: Permission of Nuclear Medicine Program Chair.

Covers the basic science of positron emission tomography (PET) imaging, including the principles of coincidence imaging, the operation of a PET tomograph, and the creation and use of PET radiopharmaceuticals. Intended for individuals interested in pursuing clinical experience in PET. Prerequisite: RAIT 358 or certification as a nuclear medicine technologist.

Covers advanced topics in positron emission tomography (PET), emphasizing imaging studies in the areas of neurology, cardiology, and oncology. Also reviews PET tomograph operation and PET department operation. Both RAIT 359 and RAIT 360 are recommended as preparation for the PET board exam; RAIT 360 should not be taken until after PET clinical experience. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

Provides the opportunity to develop required competencies for certification in Positron Emission Tomography. Course includes approximately 396 hours in one or more PET departments and clinics. Students work with combined PET/CT scanners. Course does not address clinical training in computed tomography. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

Designed for students having completed a sectional anatomy course. Neuro and vascular anatomy, and sectional images of joint and extremity body areas presented with Computed tomography and Magnetic Resonance images. Either RAIT 401 or IMAGE 251 can be taken for credit, not both. Prerequisite: RAIT 301 or permission of instructor.

Presents state of the art Computed Tomography technology and procedures. Emphasis placed on protocols utilized to image pathologies and the potential applications of CT in evaluation of disease progression following treatment. Prerequisite: RAIT 310 or CT certification or permission of instructor.

Designed for those currently employed as Magnetic Resonance technologists or those having completed a formal MR instrumentation course. Includes a brief review of MR physics, an in-depth analysis of fast imaging pulse sequences, advanced clinical application, advanced hardware, and a review of current research activity in continued application of Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Prerequisite: RAIT 315 or Magnetic Resonance certification or permission of instructor.

This course will allow the student to further explore the concepts of ultrasound of the brain and spinal cord of the neonate patient. Emphasis will be placed on normal and congenital neurological disease. Scanning protocols will be introduced as well as specific medical needs of the critically ill neonate and pediatric patient. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program or permission of program chair.

This course provides direct learning of the advanced concepts of sonographic imaging of the lower extremities. Scanning protocols will be included, as well as specific techniques including augmentation of the joints and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program or permission of the instructor.

This course provides direct learning of the advanced concepts of sonographic imaging of the abdomen and pelvis of the pediatric patient. Scanning protocols will be included, as well as specific medical needs of the critically ill neonate and pediatric patient. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program or permission of program chair.

This course provides direct learning of the advanced concepts of sonographic imaging of the upper extremities. Scanning protocols will be included, as well as specific techniques including augmentation of the joints and interventional musculoskeletal ultrasound. Prerequisite: Acceptance into program or permission of the instructor.

Brings together the different aspects of nuclear medicine and provides the student with an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. Using a series of scenarios, students prepare short papers and participate in discussions on how they would handle each situation. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the BAS Nuclear Medicine concentration.

Provides the student the opportunity to develop required competencies for certification in Positron Emission Tomography. The course includes approximately 300 hours in one or more PET departments and clinics. The student will work with combined PET/CT scanners, but this course will not address clinical training in computed tomography. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Recommended: RAIT 361.

Covers existing data standards, data and information quality, the nature of imaging data, and the ways in which imaging data and information are used within radiology departments and by users outside of radiology. Students apply classroom concepts in their own work and practice settings. Prerequisite: Acceptance to the program or permission of instructor.

Presents advanced or specialized topics in the field of Radiation & Imaging Sciences. Topics focus on new and emerging trends. Examples include new technology, techniques, clinical research, etc. Specific topics are announced in the quarterly schedule. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Presents advanced or specialized topics in the field of Radiation & Imaging Sciences. Topics focus on new and emerging trends. Examples include new technology, techniques, clinical research, etc. Specific topics are announced in the quarterly schedule. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Presents advanced or specialized topics in the field of Radiation & Imaging Sciences. Topics focus on new and emerging trends. Examples include new technology, techniques, clinical research, etc. Specific topics are announced in the quarterly schedule. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Presents advanced or specialized topics in the field of Radiation & Imaging Sciences. Topics focus on new and emerging trends. Examples include new technology, techniques, clinical research, etc. Specific topics are announced in the quarterly schedule. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.